zoom while video recording ? Can the Kodak Z712 change the zoom focus while taking a video recording or only zoom before or after the video recording?
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I own (and LOVE!) this camera and zoom during video recording all the time. It does takes a split second to re-focus however...
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Can one simply turn off the autofocus and use the manual focus ring while in video mode? I hope so, I just ordered a HS20. Should have it early next week.
1815039
Sorry - only used the video once or twice and did not work well so not sure I ever tried zoom in that mode
1800695
yes. I have seen reviews that say you can't if the microphone is on. I haven't tested that. It may be true. You can zoom in video though. Do a search on youtube. Someone in Vancouver made a video with one of these cameras showing how it looks when zooming in video.
2020465
can set it by just touching the control before taking the picture and after taking a photo can use it again when reviewing a photo you have taken. For example, I used the zoom while taking photos at Worlds End, PA and when reviewing photos used it again on a photo I was looking at and discovered that were 3 actual people in a creek that I had no idea were there when taking the photo.........felt like a real paparazzi!!
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All the early reviews so far have mentioned that they give you full Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual options when shooting video. They even let you use scene effect modes like monochrome while shooting video. So yes, manual controls for video are available. The only limitation I have heard with video (besides no audio-in jack) is that the in-camera Image Stabilization feature is disabled while shooting video. Using a lens that has it's own image stabilization works as expected though.
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There's a "+" on the camera just above the record button. Hold it down BEFORE you turn the camera on. The plus also increases the volume or zoom.
750392
No, you have to preset the zoom before going down. Other then that, definitely use flash attachment.
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Yes, you can zoom in the video mode. The "slow" zoom mentioned by others is not a "slow" zoom; it's a proper zoom. You don't want a "fast" zoom in video, you want a nice even "proper" zoom. It's slower compared with the still picture mode, but it's what you want for video; it's a design feature, not a problem. If you zoom in on a subject in the video mode too fast, it's not a pleasing effect. To answer your other questions in the other comment sections; a fast zoom in the still picture mode is nice so that you don't miss your shot; but in the video mode that is not the case; you don't want a "fast" zoom. Yes, you can zoom in the video mode. The "slow" zoom mentioned by others is not a "slow" zoom; it's a proper zoom. You don't want a "fast" zoom in video, you want a nice even "proper" zoom. It's slower compared with the still picture mode, but it's what you want for video; it's a design feature, not a problem. If you zoom in on a subject in the video mode too fast, it's not a pleasing effect. To answer your other questions in the other comment sections; a fast zoom in the still picture mode is nice so that you don't miss your shot; but in the video... » Read More Yes, you can zoom in the video mode. The "slow" zoom mentioned by others is not a "slow" zoom; it's a proper zoom. You don't want a "fast" zoom in video, you want a nice even "proper" zoom. It's slower compared with the still picture mode, but it's what you want for video; it's a design feature, not a problem. If you zoom in on a subject in the video mode too fast, it's not a pleasing effect. To answer your other questions in the other comment sections; a fast zoom in the still picture mode is nice so that you don't miss your shot; but in the video mode that is not the case; you don't want a "fast" zoom. « Show Less
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I have the Z28 and like most everything about it. My biggest complaint, and tell me if this is true of all cameras in this class, is when cropping photos. If i crop a photo to zoom it in a bit it always goes grainy. I didnt expect this from 12mp camera. Is the Megapixel rating really not a factor for smooth grain??
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You can run the lens out whilst shooting video, so zooming isn't a problem. The only downside is the sound of the lens coming out is picked up by the microphone.
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Yes. You can zoom, but you can't adjust the zoom once you've started recording.
887263
yes. You just have to select that setting on the video camera before recording.
394707
Thank you for the Advice E Thomas, I have a kodak, that when I zoom in, its not the shot I wanted, now I know why, thank you again!!Stacey2426@aol.com
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Sure, the TZ1 does it, but it won't be around forever and has, in most ways, been surpassed by the TZ3.So I guess what I meant by my first post was: Do any OTHERS, besides the TZ1, allow zooming while doing video?
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You can, however, zoom in and out BEFORE you begin recording.... you just can't do it WHILE you're recording. So if you want to record something zoomed in 5x, just be sure you zoom in before you begin recording.
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Yes you can use the 4x optical zoom while shooting video. I just verified this with my camera in hand.